Invasive Species In A Globalized World

<p><strong>Invasive species are everywhere, from forests and prairies to mountaintops and river mouths. Their rampant nature and sheer numbers appear to overtake fragile native species and forever change the ecosystems that they depend on....

<P>Invasive non-native species are a major threat to global biodiversity, with serious environmental and economic impacts. It is a priority to prevent and control their introduction and spread. Freshwater ecosystems are particularly at...

This book addresses topics related to the impact of invasive species including biosecurity, demographics, species diversity and food security. It is meant for researchers, upper-level students, and policy makers and provides a factual basis for the underlying...

This title explores the role of Burmese pythons in introduced environments, how humans helped spread the species, the threats they pose to ecosystems, and efforts being taken to manage them. This book also includes a table of contents, two infographics,...